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Polk County Animal Control Animal shelter in Winter Haven, FL

Polk County Animal Control enforces the County Animal Control ordinance and the state Dangerous Dog statute, and provides low-cost dog and cat adoption services. Polk County Animal Control also investigates bite cases and animal attacks; picks up sick or injured dogs and cats; quarantines animals; and educates the public about rabies vaccination and prevention.

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7115 de Castro Road
Winter Haven, FL 33880
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7115 de Castro Road

Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Adoptable pets at Polk County Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on A1199028's adoption status with email updates.
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A1199028

Husky

Male, 4 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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A1197128

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Winter Haven, FL
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WILLA

Black and Tan Coonhound

Female, 5 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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A1199025

Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos
Winter Haven, FL
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A1199058

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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SPRINKLES

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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A1199055

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 2 yrs
Winter Haven, FL
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A1198821

American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs
Winter Haven, FL

Shelter FAQs

Polk County Animal Control serves all cities within Polk County, and all areas of unincorporated Polk County.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees are as follows: Cats, kittens, and puppies [five months of age and under] = $40.00; Dogs [six months of age and older] = $70.00; Senior citizen discount [adopting person is aged 55 or older] = $25.00 for any pet.

Adoption application

https://www.polksheriff.org/animal-services

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We'll also keep you updated on Shakespeare's adoption status with email updates.
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Shakespeare

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Senior
Winter Park, FL
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Cat-Kin (2783)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Tampa, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bettsie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bettsie

Pit Bull Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Riverview, FL
We'll also keep you updated on LeAnne's adoption status with email updates.
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LeAnne

Chihuahua

Female, 8 mos
Winter Haven, FL
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Kringle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Tampa, FL
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Boots

American Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Lakeland, FL

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